Stroke : Science World Report

Dec 11, 2015 01:35 PM EST

Testing Can Cost More Than Just Money, Not Always Necessary

Just because testing is normally done doesn't mean that it is the best method of action to take.

Nov 26, 2015 09:29 PM EST

PMS May Increase Risk Of High Blood Pressure

PMS may be a sign of high blood pressure in the future, according to a recent study.

Oct 26, 2015 11:03 PM EDT

Marijuana And Stroke: Researchers Study Ischemic Stroke Risk Among Users

Strokes in marijuana users are more likely to be caused stenosis--otherwise known as narrowing of the arteries--than non-users. The findings are detailed in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Oct 25, 2015 09:19 PM EDT

What Happens to Our Bodies as We Age? New Molecular Study May Create Aging Treatments

What happens to our molecules as we age? Scientists may now have an answer. They've taken a closer look at the molecular changes that occur in our bodies as we age.

Oct 16, 2015 06:25 PM EDT

Your Job May Actually Be Killing You: Here's Why

New findings published in the journal Neurology reveal that high-stress jobs may increase stroke risk, particularly in women.

Sep 20, 2015 04:14 PM EDT

Birth Control: Stroke Risk Higher In Women Taking The Pill, Other Risk Factors

New findings published in the journal MedLink Neurology reveal that using birth control pills may increase stroke risk in women, particularly among those who are already at a higher risk of stroke.

Aug 20, 2015 04:45 PM EDT

Ancient Chinese Art Of Acupuncture Helps To Lower Blood Pressure Risk

New findings published in the journal Medical Acupunture reveal that certain ancient Chinese practices, including acupuncture treatments, could help to lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients.

Aug 20, 2015 03:36 PM EDT

Working A Lot Increases Your Stroke Risk

Did you know that stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States? In fact, over 140,000 people die each year from stroke alone in the country, according to Stroke Center. Some stroke deaths could be prevented by seeking medical attention sooner. The problem is that so many are unawa...

Jul 23, 2015 09:00 PM EDT

Migraines: Could This Increase Your Stroke Risk?

New findings published in the journal Neurology reveal that older smokers who also experience migraines may be at an increased stroke risk.

Jul 16, 2015 09:47 AM EDT

African Americans Are More Likely To Have A Mix Of Dementia-Related Brain Changes

Statistics show that close to one in three seniors in the United States alone dies with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Now, research at the Rush University Medical center are examining how the neurodegenerative illness can affect some races differe...

Jul 16, 2015 09:18 AM EDT

Antidepressants And NSAIDs Taken Together May Increase Your Stroke Risk

Now researchers at the University of Medicine from Seoul Korea have found that the use of antidepressants, particularly if painkillers are involved, can increase the risk of stroke; this was true for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), including commonly used medications to reduce fever, ...

Jul 10, 2015 01:57 PM EDT

Secondhand Smoke Increases Stroke Risk By 30 Percent Among Nonsmokers

New findings published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine reveal that secondhand smoke could increase the risk of stroke by close to 30 percent for nonsmokers.